Advances in Laser Processing and Mechanical Properties of Polymeric Materials
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymeric Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 September 2024 | Viewed by 778
Special Issue Editors
Interests: Laser material processing, surface treatment and coating technology, compostable and biodegradable polymer processing, 3D and 4D printing of shape memory and programmable polymeric materials, artificial intelligence in processes manufacturing
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Interests: Laser material processing, advanced welding technologies, micro-manufacturing, modeling and simulation of manufacturing processes, decision engineering
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recent progress in laser processing techniques and their influence on the mechanical properties of polymer materials are promoting the development of a great number of research activities. Laser processing has emerged as a promising method for joining, modifying or enhancing the performance of polymers due to its precision, non-contact nature and ability to induce localized changes.
Significant advancements have been made through the use of Laser Transmission Welding (LTW): this process allows for the precise control of heat distribution and enables the welding of complex geometries with minimal thermal damage. Laser transmission welding offers advantages such as high joint strength, excellent sealing properties and the ability to join dissimilar materials. It has been applied in industries such as automotives, medical devices, food packaging and electronics, where the demand for reliable and aesthetically pleasing polymer joints is high.
Furthermore, useful advancements have been made in the use of Laser Ablation: this technique allows for precise patterning, microstructuring and surface modification, enabling the improved adhesion, wettability and bioactivity of polymeric surfaces. In particular, Laser-Induced Forward Transfer (LIFT) has gained attention due to its ability to deposit precise amounts of polymeric materials onto desired substrates. LIFT enables the fabrication of microstructures, sensors and functional devices, leading to advancements in areas such as electronics, optoelectronics and biomedical applications.
Finally, Laser-Based Additive Manufacturing has revolutionized the production of polymeric components with complex geometries. By selectively curing or melting polymer layers, intricate structures can be created with tailored mechanical properties, including improved strength, flexibility and biocompatibility.
These are the potential topics for this Special Issue, but the scope of this Special Issue is not limited to them. The journal will publish communications, articles and reviews that are of high quality, impact and novelty, as well as being interesting for wide audiences of scientific and technological communities.
Dr. Annamaria Gisario
Dr. Bappa Acherjee
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- laser material processing
- mechanical properties
- polymeric materials
- laser transmission welding
- laser ablation
- laser-induced forward transfer
- laser-based additive manufacturing
- metamaterials
- tailored mechanical properties.
